The Little Book of Heroin (Little Books (Andrews & McMeel)) [Paperback]

Ph.D. Francis Moreas (Author)

Book Description

Series: Little Books (Andrews & McMeel) | Publication Date: March 31, 2000

Many people believe that everyone who uses heroin is addicted. In fact, this is true of only about 20 percent of heroin users. By clearing up common misconceptions like these, this book provides information that can save the lives of people using the drug. The author recounts heroin's history, details its chemistry, tells what users need to know to avoid addiction, and demystifies the life of a user: from buying to administering to detoxing and staying clean.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Ronin Publishing (March 31, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0914171984
• ISBN-13: 978-0914171980
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #816,430 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Real AND Realistic Information, April 3, 2002

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This review is from: The Little Book of Heroin (Little Books (Andrews & McMeel)) (Paperback)

I found this book to provide information with much clarity and in language that the real world can relate to, rather than the usual propoganda and scare tactics utilized to "keep people from indulging." The author is clearly aware that even if the entire world supply of any type of "recreational drug"were completely erradicated(and it never will be) there will ALWAYS be a demand - people have always "self-medicated" and there are no amount of laws/restrictions that will ever stop their desire to do so. That can only come from the person from within to decide to refrain from partaking in items that are not good for them. It's unfortunate that such information as provided in this book is so hard to find, as I truly think if more people had access to this objective and REAL information, it would be revolutionary in that people would in fact make the right decisions for their lifestyle, rather than "learning the hard way"(i.e., billions of people in prison, etc.)-which doesn't work anyway - that route only destroys otherwise productive lives and it certainly is not condusive to "rehabilitating" any body.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for the novice, September 5, 2011

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Devon - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Little Book of Heroin (Little Books (Andrews & McMeel)) (Paperback)

This is a very introductory book about heroin. It seeks to inform the novice, and explain the drug and its effects to someone who has no experience. I purchased this book for my mother. Her oldest grandson had just died of a heroin overdose. This book allowed her to feel more informed, ask more educated questions, and basically understand.........just a little.........of her deceased grandson's lifestyle. By no means is this a textbook on heroin, but it is a good and solid introduction. I would recommend this to someone who has no experience. I would not recommend this to anyone who does have experience with either the drug or the lifestyle.

3 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars quick, accurate read, September 7, 2005

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J. Laszlo "Vicky" (NJ, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Little Book of Heroin (Little Books (Andrews & McMeel)) (Paperback)

that's pretty much my review. it was helpful, informative & a quick read